Quiz on the Stuarts to the Hanoverians

What did Charles I believe about his kingship?

• He was elected by Parliament
• He ruled by divine right
• He was appointed by God
• He was a constitutional monarch

What event marked the beginning of the Restoration?

• The execution of Charles I
• The Great Fire of London
• The return of Charles II
• The signing of the Petition of Rights

What was the main reason for the Civil War?

• Religious differences
• Economic disputes
• Power struggles
• Territorial expansion

What did the middle class want regarding Parliament?

• To abolish it
• To have it subject to Parliament
• To strengthen its powers
• To make it hereditary

Who led the Roundheads during the Civil War?

• Charles I
• Oliver Cromwell
• James II
• William of Orange

What characterized the Royalists during the Civil War?

• They were known as Roundheads
• They were known as Cavaliers
• They supported Parliament
• They were Puritans

What was the outcome of Charles I's trial?

• He was acquitted
• He was exiled
• He was executed
• He was imprisoned

What did Puritans believe about predestination?

• Everyone is saved
• Some are predestined to be saved
• Only the wealthy are saved
• Predestination is a myth

What did the Puritans oppose?

• Education
• Ecclesiastical rituals
• Trade
• Art

What was the significance of the Great Fire of London?

• It marked the end of the monarchy
• It was seen as a punishment from God
• It led to the execution of Charles I
• It resulted in the establishment of a new Parliament